Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $2,501 total settlements.
Campbell, Troy vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 523690/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 18, 2021
Complaint
Description: On June 14, 2019, plaintiff, Troy Campbell, was walking to a nearby gas station in the area of Brooklyn, NY. Without any evidence indicating plaintiff had committed a crime, he was illegally stopped, handcuffed, frisked and placed into an NYPD patrol car by defendant officers Shawn Mood, Andrew Burke, Jane/John Doe #'s 1-10 and sergeant Brian Koo. The plaintiff was taken to the 75th Precinct where he was tightly handcuffed and forced to the ground under the full body weight of officers Mood, Burke and Jane/John Doe #'s 1-10, causing severe pain and injuries, despite the fact that the plaintiff did not resist or act in a threatening manner at any point. After being denied medical care for these injuries, the pl...
Jones, Clarence vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02286,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 31, 2016, ended April 4, 2017
$2,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking home after buying some beer when defendant officers stopped him, asked for ID, and gave him a summons for an Open Container even though the alcohol was sealed. Officers then pushed him, arrested him, brought him to the 75th Precinct, and charged him with Harassment and Resisting Arrest. The charges and summons were all dismissed.